Californian GO! Community Events for Feb. 20-26

The Marketplace at The Diamond is open each Sunday, providing
patrons with a wide range of produce and other items to choose
from. Customers can find a selection of fresh seasonal produce as
well as other products and services. There will also be a free
bounce house for the kids; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Diamond;
951-674-2400, marketplaceatthediamond.com.

MURRIETA FARMERS MARKET

Featuring 15 certified California farmers, a dozen local artists
and 10 food vendors; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; northwest part of Village
Walk Plaza off Village Walk Place and Kalmia Street, Murrieta.

It’s the Professor’s birthday and his assistants are throwing
him what promises to be a fun and crazy party; noon to 5 p.m.;
Pennypickle's Workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula;$5;951-308-6376 or
pennypickles.org.

MONDAY, Feb. 21

TANGO CLASSES OFFERED AT CENTER

Lake Elsinore is offering an Argentinean Tango dance class on
Mondays. The class will teach basic techniques and fitness
movements and includes basic ballroom dance preparation and
choreography. Prior dance experience is preferred and the four-week
series is recommended for adults and youths 16 or older; 7:15 to
8:15 p.m. Mondays; Lake Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave., Lake
Elsinore; $40 for singles or $60 for couples; 951-245-0442.

TUESDAY, Feb. 22

LATIN DANCE CLASSES OFFERED

Latin dance classes filled with fun and fitness opportunities
are available for all levels of students age 16 and older, courtesy
of the city parks department. Salsa, mambo, Zumba, tango and
folklorico dances are on the card; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Lake
Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave., Lake Elsinore; $20 for four
classes; 951-245-0442.

BABY SIGN STORY TIME

An interactive storytime for babies under 2 with stories and
sign language. Babies can communicate about their world long before
they have mastered verbal speaking skills. Space is limited, please
arrive early to ensure seating; 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Temecula Public
Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula; 951-693-8980.

MUSIC, MOVEMENT COMBINED IN KIDS CLASS

Lake Elsinore offers a "Music and Movement" class for parents
and their children at the Lake Community Center. The class allows
children 1 to 4 years old to grow alongside parents with music and
movement activities that develop motor skills and confidence in
social settings; 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 310 W. Graham
Ave., Lake Elsinore; $40 for eight classes; 951-245-0442.

The city of Temecula offers lessons on Wednesday or Thursday
evenings. Class is open to individuals and couples of all ages;
7:15 p.m.; Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula;
$28 for a four-week session; 951-694-6480 or
cityoftemecula.org,

THURSDAY, Feb. 24

CITY PLANS YOUTH COTILLION

Temecula is putting on its annual Temecula Spring Cotillion for
boys and girls ages 10 to 15. A cotillion is designed to give young
people practice and instruction on etiquette, manners, character
education and ballroom dancing. The social and character components
of the program include rules of proper introduction, answering a
formal invitation, polite conversation, giving and receiving
compliments, dress, table manners, formal place settings, styles of
dining, writing and giving a toast. The cotillion course consists
of three workshops and culminates with a semi-formal dinner dance;
6 to 7:30 p.m. (also March 3 and 10, with the dance from 6 to 9
p.m. March 18); Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista
Road, Temecula; materials fee is $35 and the program fee is $98;
951-541-6052.

People love soda even if it’s not good for them. Have you ever
wondered why it tastes so yummy? Have you ever just wanted to play
with it? Then head to Pennypickles for some carbon-dioxide-fueled
fun; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Pennypickles Workshop, 42081 Main St.,
Temecula; $5; 951-308-6376 or pennypickles.org.

Parade organizers want to celebrate the many traditions,
holidays, history and freedoms that Americans enjoy. There will be
marching bands, floats, mounted Sheriff's posse, dignitaries,
tractors, fire engines, students and community groups; 10 a.m. to
noon; Graham Avenue at Main Street, Lake Elsinore; free;
lake-elsinore.org.

Donna Bradley will discuss Internet resources for your genealogy
research. She has been a professional genealogist for more than 20
years. She is the author of "Native Americans of San Diego County,
CA," part of the "Images of America" series, and has lectured
extensivelly throughout Californial 10 a.m. to noon; Temecula Grace
Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula; 951-296-3893
or www.peoplepedigree.com.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AT CHURCH

An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served by Temecula
United Methodist Church. Background music and decorations will
provide a festive atmosphere for the dinner featuring a special
recipe used to create the dish; 5 to 8 p.m.; $10 or $5 for children
12 and younger, and include the main dish of pasta with meat and
marinara sauces, salad, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage; 42690
Margarita Road, Temecula; 951-676-1800.